Creamy Seafood Casserole Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
Description:
Indulge in the richness of flavors with this creamy seafood casserole featuring succulent shrimp and tender scallops. Perfect for entertaining guests, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a delightful meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: In a large pot, combine the dry white wine, chopped onion, fresh parsley sprigs, 1 tablespoon of butter, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
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Cook Seafood: Add the large shrimp and bay scallops to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, approximately 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp, reserving 2/3 cup of the broth.
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Prepare Sauce: In the same pot, melt the remaining butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually pour in the half-and-half, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add the shredded Swiss cheese and stir until melted.
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Season Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the reserved broth, lemon juice, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Gradually stir this mixture into the sauce.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked shrimp, bay scallops, and sliced mushrooms to the sauce, stirring gently to combine.
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Assemble Casserole: Transfer the seafood mixture to a large buttered casserole dish.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
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Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, sliced almonds, and melted butter.
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Add Topping: After 40 minutes of baking, remove the foil or lid from the casserole dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
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Finish Baking: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve: Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 384.1
- Fat: 18.7g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 191.7mg
- Sodium: 686.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.3g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Protein: 33.2g
Enjoy the delightful blend of seafood and creamy sauce in this scrumptious casserole, sure to impress your guests and elevate any weeknight dinner into a special occasion!
